Job Ref: 215580140

Date: 2022-01-17 11:59:03

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Are you looking for a new challenge where you can earn while you learn? Do you want to be part of an incredible team working towards a common goal, providing excellent service to our customers?

At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities. We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace.

We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values and we are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.

The Role

As a Business Developer apprentice you will learn to:

Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products, depot events and sales periods to new and existing customers
Keep in touch with both depots lead banks regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool
Develop long term collaborative relationships with customers
Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business, and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls
Provide potential and existing customers with the highest level of customer service.

The Person

Strong communication skills
Ability to build string relationships
Good customer service skills
Target driven
Planning and organising skills
Ability to prioritise own workload
A desire for continuous personal and professional development
The Apprenticeship

Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 – Intermediate Apprenticeship
Training provided by in house Learning & Development Team
Support from external training provider
15 Month programme including minimum 12 month learning period plus end point assessment
GCSE Maths and English desired but not essential, as these will be covered during the apprenticeship
In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:

£15,000 annual salary
24 days holiday
Team incentives and outings
Staff discount on Howdens products

Why work for us?

Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 740 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence

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